Monday, August 4, 2008

We are off tomorrow for Bangkok, where the doctors are able to fix body parts in ways that American doctors cannot, thanks to your friends at the FDA.

For those who are about to panic in my behalf, don't. The entire treatment plan was approved by our doctors here; the surgeons' credentials are impeccable, and I can eat my fill of Thai food until I explode (not a bad way to go, really.)

I am bringing yarn and needles for two simple shawls (Bee Fields and Garden Party), which I may or may not feel like working on. Just having the supplies in my luggage, though, gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling. Now that I think of it, though, perhaps warm and fuzzy are two adjectives to avoid in steamy Bangkok.

After 12 days in Thailand (sorely lacking in yarn shops), we will spend some time in Japan, where yarn shops abound. Our trip will include a few hours at Avril (Habu's Mother Ship), as well as Okadaya, which has the largest selection of craft books I have ever seen.

If I see anything interesting, silly, or educational, you can be sure that I will post it here.

Harry is ecstatic, of course, as he can visit his 14,324 siblings and try out the new Japanese craze: Fizzy Eel Drink. I will probably share neither experience with him, but he will at least be out of my hair for a few days. The TSA listened to a bit of his singing and immediately banned his karaoke machine from the airplane. Finally, a sensible decision from Homeland Security!

We, here at the Office, have of course been keeping an eye on you, regardless of our recent communication failure. We heartily approve of anything that you can do to repair yourself and return you to us in your ever-glorious condition. Er, we also hope that since it IS Thailand, that Roy remains, well, Roy. Safe journey. Safe treatment. I'll send some good intentions your way.

Best of luck, you are in my prayers, both for the journey and the treatment. You'll like the Bee Fields, it is moderatly interesting, but simple enough for working "on the go".

Did you corrct your copy of page 9 if you got one of the early kits or downloads. Row 12/13/14 (left hand side) of the "bee swarm" chart - you'll be able to see where it isn't right. I just fudged it by making it more or less mirror the right side.

Hi, fleegle, I would like to know where are you heels so I can see one done? So many have done your sock heals from the toe up but they seem to be using stripped yarn and I can't see what my heel is suppose to look like, Any way you have a better example? so I won't get too lost in trying to do this?